8th International Workshop on Methane Hydrate Research & Development (Fiery Ice 2012), Sapporo, Japan : 28th May-1st June 2012 (workshop report)

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Fohrmann, M. 2012 8th International Workshop on Methane Hydrate Research & Development (Fiery Ice 2012), Sapporo, Japan : 28th May-1st June 2012 (workshop report). Lower Hutt: GNS Science. GNS Science miscellaneous series 50 85 p. + 1 CD

Abstract: The 8th International Workshop on Methane Hydrate Research & Development (Fiery Ice from the Seas) was held in Sapporo, Japan, from 29-31 May 2012. The workshop was preceded by a field trip to the Usu Volcano Global Geopark on 28 May 2012 and followed by a post conference tour to the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST). The workshop was composed of a plenary session and a poster session. The plenary session included 12 reports on national progress in gas hydrate research from the following countries: Australia, Canada, Chile, Germany, India, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Norway, Russia, Taiwan and the USA. China’s national report was withdrawn due to visa issues. The national reports were followed by breakout sessions on focus topics such as future R & D challenges, information exchange, alignment of funding, and joint use of facilities. The workshop concluded with 15 presentations on individual research highlights. This report briefly summarises the highlights of the workshop and their potential relevance to New Zealand’s gas hydrate research. The final report compiled by the Fiery Ice International Steering Committee and New Zealand’s national report are appended to this document. (auth)